Overview
The 42nd Ward is characterized by downtown high-density. Alderman Brendan Reilly represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Loop, Near North Side, Streeterville, River North.
Permit posture for investor projects
Pro-development with high-rise focus
What this means in practice
Long tenure. Strong process knowledge. Most active downtown high-rise market.
Common investor project types in the 42nd Ward
- condo flip
- high-rise rehab
Community areas in the 42nd Ward
42nd Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
42nd Ward FAQ
42nd Ward covers Loop, Near North Side, Streeterville, River North. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Brendan Reilly is the current alderman for the 42nd Ward.
Pro-development with high-rise focus
Common investor project types in the 42nd Ward include condo flip, high-rise rehab.
The 42nd Ward does not have a notably aggressive deconversion policy position. Standard Chicago zoning rules apply.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.